Heating bills support temporarily raised for housing benefits and its recipients expanded
Due to rising heating costs in Latvia during a cold winter, the government has decided to temporarily increase housing benefits for lower-income households until April 30th.
How to survive without electricity, running water, and heating for weeks and months in freezing cold?
The article discusses the harsh realities faced by Ukrainians due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, emphasizing the need for awareness and support.
After Huge Heating Bills in Kaunas โ Proposals from Conservatives
The opposition leader in Kaunas has proposed measures to address skyrocketing heating costs, suggesting partial renovations and increased government support for local residents.
Vecpiebalga has one of the highest heating tariffs in Latvia
Residents of Vecpiebalga are grappling with high heating costs, with some families reporting bills significantly impacting their finances.
Latvian Public Media's campaign has raised 423,900 euros so far to provide warmth to Ukraine
Latvian Public Media's fundraising campaign has successfully raised 423,900 euros to support heating needs in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
After lengthy debates, the government approves support for citizens to pay heating bills
The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.
As temperatures drop, the demand for heating has increased by 3โ4 times in unrenovated homes
The Lithuanian energy minister highlights a significant increase in heating demand in unrenovated homes amid rising costs, confirming government support for low-income residents.
No support for electricity prices in Tallinn, residents will be supported in other ways
Opposition politicians demand compensation for rising heating and electricity bills in Tallinn, while those in power are hesitant to act.
ZZS calls to expand support for households due to high heating bills
The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia is urging the government to provide targeted support to households facing significantly higher heating and electricity costs this winter.
Combat medic Cฤซrule: Now a regular heat source in Ukraine is a target for enemy drones
Combat medic Cฤซrule shares her struggles with inadequate heating during the winter in Ukraine and highlights an ongoing fundraising campaign by LSM to support energy needs for affected communities.
Elderly need significantly more help from caregivers in cold winter
Elderly people in Estonia require increased help from caregivers during the harsh winter due to heightened needs for heating and additional assistance.
Batch of 177 generators from EU arrives in Kyiv โ photos
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko announced the arrival of 177 generators from the European Union to support heating in residential buildings.
The discussion on pension cuts is heating up - Parties bring their support to the table
Finance Minister Riikka Purra suggests potential changes to pension accruals, specifically regarding bereavement pensions and unemployment-related pensions.
Zelenskyy: over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv have no heating, number of repair crews to increase
President Zelenskyy reported that over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv currently lack heating and emphasized the need for a timeline for repairs and support for affected residents.
Gyeonggi-do supports heating costs of 50,000 won for 340,000 vulnerable households, including homeless facilities
Gyeonggi-do announced that it will provide a 50,000-won heating cost support to 340,000 vulnerable households amid the ongoing cold wave, including funding for 17 homeless facilities for the first time.
Thermal Account 3.0 Comes into Full Swing: Contributions Up to 65% on Energy Efficiency
The Thermal Account 3.0 program provides contributions of up to 65% for residential heating system replacements and extends solar energy support to businesses and public administrations.
Kharkiv sets up 101 heating centres as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure
In response to ongoing Russian strikes that have targeted the city's energy infrastructure, Kharkiv has established 101 heating centres to support residents during power outages.
Ukraine receives new batch of generators from UNICEF
UNICEF has provided Ukraine with an additional 42 generators, increasing the total supplied to 106 units to help support critical heating needs in conflict-affected areas.
A conceptual agreement reached on possible assistance to residents for heating bill coverage
A coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on support measures for residents and businesses facing rising heating expenses, as explained by Minister of Economy Viktors Valainis.
Zelensky Seeks Air Defense Support as Russia Plunges Kyiv Into Cold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased air defense support from allies as Kyiv faces severe cold and disrupted heating due to Russian strikes.
โWeโre in a bit of a stateโ: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti
Villagers in New Mill, Cornwall, are expressing frustration over the lack of support and services following the disruptions caused by Storm Goretti, as residents like 86-year-old Linda Williams struggle with prolonged outages of heating and lighting.
In the new year, people receive new advance payments for heating, with some increasing by 270 percent
Households connected to district heating are facing significantly higher heating advance payments in 2026 despite the government's support through energy vouchers.
Angels who answer cries for help from woman with no food and suicidal man on bridge
The article highlights the challenging and urgent calls received by the charity Mind, focusing on a vulnerable woman without food, a suicidal man contemplating jumping from a bridge, and an elderly lady enduring the cold without heating.